http://www.patients-info.com/health/rss Latest updates from Patient.info PatientInformationLeaflet Copyright 2026 Patient.info Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic condition that affects how the ovaries work. It can cause symptoms such as weight gain, excess hair growth, period problems, and can impact fertility. http://www.patients-info.com/womens-health/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-leaflet doc_4585 2026-05-12T23:00:00.000Z Struggling to focus. Starting tasks but not finishing them. Feeling constantly distracted, overwhelmed, restless, or as though your mind never switches off. For some people, these experiences may be linked to Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect attention, organisation, impulse control, energy levels, and day-to-day routines. ADHD is often associated with childhood, but many people are not recognised until adulthood. In some cases, symptoms may have been misunderstood, masked, or attributed to stress, anxiety, personality, or simply being “busy”. This screening tool is designed to help you reflect on common traits associated with ADHD in adults. It can help you understand whether it may be worth speaking to a healthcare professional. http://www.patients-info.com/brain-nerves/adhd-self-assessment-tool 2FIG37MceRSL4ziE7DUNP1 2026-05-12T23:00:00.000Z Taking Eliquis (apixaban) and Toujeo (insulin glargine) together can sometimes make it harder to control your blood sugar levels. While they do not directly interfere with how each other works in the blood, some people find their blood sugar drops too low (hypoglycaemia) or stays too high when starting or changing doses of blood thinners. Additionally, if you have a fall or injury due to a 'hypo' (low blood sugar), the Eliquis will make any resulting bruising or bleeding much more serious. http://www.patients-info.com/medication-interactions/2-5mg-and-toujeo-solostar-interaction 4d6d225ec82d442cbc436734c25f0c8d 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z Taking aspirin and ticagrelor together significantly increases your risk of serious bleeding. This includes internal bleeding, such as in your stomach or brain, as well as bruising more easily or having nosebleeds that are hard to stop. While these two medicines are often prescribed together after a heart attack or stent procedure (known as 'dual antiplatelet therapy'), the dose of aspirin must be kept low. Taking more than 100mg of aspirin daily while on ticagrelor can actually make ticagrelor less effective at preventing heart attacks while still increasing your bleeding risk. http://www.patients-info.com/medication-interactions/2-5mg-and-ticagrelor-interaction ec8387f70273413ba2fcdf5347630ad9 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z Taking these two medicines together can increase the risk of muscle problems. In rare cases, this can lead to a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis, where muscle tissue breaks down and can cause kidney damage. Symptoms to watch for include unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. http://www.patients-info.com/medication-interactions/2-5mg-and-supralip-interaction 25297b4fa1f640a78cd9701fa9cc66d5 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z Taking Eliquis (apixaban) and sertraline together can increase your risk of bleeding. This includes bruising more easily, nosebleeds, or more serious internal bleeding. http://www.patients-info.com/medication-interactions/2-5mg-and-sertraline-interaction f713765b1d9e40c0b6f47c671da0e7df 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z Taking alcohol with metformin can increase the risk of a rare but very serious condition called lactic acidosis. It can also make it harder to control your blood sugar levels, potentially leading to low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia). http://www.patients-info.com/medication-interactions/2-5mg-and-metformin-interaction 82256b622501477e830d638d752f004c 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z Taking iron supplements like ferrous sulphate at the same time as levothyroxine can stop your thyroid medication from working properly. This can lead to symptoms of an underactive thyroid, such as feeling very tired, feeling cold, or gaining weight. http://www.patients-info.com/medication-interactions/2-5mg-and-levothyroxine-interaction d0716799f6184a2095c165f6ee4bf3b2 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z Taking sildenafil (Viagra) and lercanidipine together can cause your blood pressure to drop too low. This can make you feel dizzy, lightheaded, faint, or cause a headache or a racing heart. http://www.patients-info.com/medication-interactions/2-5mg-and-lercanidipine-interaction 323f954180eb40f98445012bf15406cf 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z Taking alcohol with gliclazide can cause your blood sugar levels to drop too low (hypoglycaemia) or, in some people, cause a 'disulfiram-like reaction' which includes flushing, feeling sick, and a racing heart. Alcohol can also hide the warning signs of low blood sugar, making it harder for you to notice if you are becoming unwell. http://www.patients-info.com/medication-interactions/2-5mg-and-gliclazide-interaction 863a72b452f244b3b1454d9032ba526b 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z